CIBC, GoDaddy: self-reported privacy from an automated decision

The author's CIBC bank account was locked and GoDaddy flagged his patent documentation as fraud within 48 hours, both via automated systems, causing financial loss, inability to pay rent, and going without diabetes medication.

Date it happened

2026-02-15

Organisation involved

CIBC, GoDaddy

This is a record of what was reported, not a finding that anyone broke the law. If it names your organisation and you believe it is wrong, the corrections process is free and open to everyone.